Derrick Rose fined for public criticism of officiating

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.

Rose was fined for comments made to the media after the Bulls’ 104-99 win over the New York Knicks on March 12 at the United Center.

According to the AP, “Rose sounded off after a 104-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday, saying he’s “got to be the only superstar in the league that’s going through what I’m going through right now.”